Abstract:IntroductionComorbidity between ED and depression is high. Causal relation between two is bidirectional. Person with ED can have MDD because of psychological factors. MDD symptoms and associated hypogonadism affect on libido and erectile function. Diseases like ankolysing spondolysis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, coronary heart disease, psoriasis, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis have strong co morbid ED and MDD. Inflammation is common overlapping factor in these illnesses.MethodAn internet search was made on… Show more
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